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Tinubu drug allegation documents sent to Trump administration by Atiku-hired US firm. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that United States lobbying firm retained by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disclosed that it has submitted documents relating to historical allegations involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to members of President Donald Trump’s administration and senior staff in the US Congress. The firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, made the disclosure in a statement posted on its official X account. According to the firm, the documents were shared following engagements with officials in the Trump administration, members of Congress, and senior congressional staff.  It stated that the materials include more than…

First HoldCo Plc Chairman, Olufemi Otedola, has deepened his investment in the financial services group after a company related to him acquired 706,131,179 ordinary shares valued at approximately ₦77.6 billion, according to a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The insider dealing notification, dated July 22, 2026, disclosed that Calvados Global Services Limited, a company related to Otedola as a significant shareholder, purchased the shares at ₦109.88 per share on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange. The transaction has an estimated value of ₦77.59 billion, making it one of the largest insider share acquisitions disclosed on the Nigerian…

Healthcare facilities in Borno State are under increasing pressure following a rise in suspected cholera cases, with more than 35,500 people infected and 198 deaths recorded since May. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, cited data from the Borno State Ministry of Health showing that the outbreak has spread rapidly since the first suspected cases were reported on 1 May. The organisation attributed the surge to overcrowded informal settlements, limited access to safe drinking water, poor sanitation and inadequate waste management. MSF said the growing number of…

Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday inspected a clandestine laboratory in Iloti community, Ogun State, where the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) alleged that 10 defendants facing illicit drug charges produced and stored large quantities of methamphetamine. The inspection formed part of the ongoing trial of three Mexican nationals and seven Nigerians accused of operating the laboratory. The defendants, who were brought from the Lagos Correctional Centre, include Carlos Meza Torrero, Nemecio Martinez Felix and Jesus López Valles. Others are Anochili Innocent, Nwankwo Sunday Christian, Egwuonwu Uchenna Victor, Igwe Abuchi Remijus, Ifeanyichukwu Chibuike…

Italian Serie A club Venezia have completed the permanent signing of Super Eagles striker Akor Adams from Sevilla. The 25-year-old Nigerian has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until June 30, 2030. Venezia announced the transfer as part of their plans to strengthen the squad ahead of the new Serie A season. Adams began his football journey at Jamba Academy before moving to Norwegian club Sogndal in 2018. He scored 16 goals and provided six assists in 56 appearances for the club. His impressive performances earned him a move to Lillestrøm, where he scored 28 goals…

The migrants, many of whom were refugees, spent 25 days stranded on a boat from The Gambia headed for Spain’s Canary Islands, highlighting the dangerous nature of this sea route.Between 14 and 18 July, UNHCR, national authorities and humanitarian partners were present at three disembarkations which brought 387 people safely ashore. Rescue efforts culminated in an operation on 18 July where teams found 38 survivors and 143 dead or missing.Among the survivors that day were two children who lost their entire families at sea.Refugees face dangerous conditionsThe Atlantic route between the West African mainland and the Canary Islands is one…

Fusepay, a Seychelles-headquartered fintech, has launched an AI-native operating system designed to help wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers manage their daily operations, as the company expands beyond payments into enterprise software. According to the company, Fuse360 combines inventory management, order processing, invoicing, customer credit, collections, and retailer relationships into a single platform. Payments are processed through FusePay, the company’s existing payments product, allowing businesses to manage operations and financial transactions within the same ecosystem. The launch comes eight months after Fusepay launched its digital payments platform in Seychelles, and raised $350,000 in pre-seed funding in August 2025. It also coincides with…

2Baba has broken his silence on viral reunion video with Ex-Wife Annie Idibia. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Legendary Nigerian singer, 2Baba, has reacted to widespread speculation that he has reunited with his ex-wife, Annie Idibia, following the circulation of a romantic video showing the pair dancing together. The viral clip sparked reunion rumours across social media, with many fans and celebrities questioning whether the former couple had reconciled after their widely publicised separation.  Earlier, Annie appeared to dismiss the speculation in a post on her Instagram Story, warning fans against believing everything they see online. “Believe everything u see on social media at ur…

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…Directs FERMA to carry out emergency repairs on failed sections By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has urged the Federal Government to direct the Federal Ministry of Works to re-award the contract for the reconstruction of the Bauchi-Ningi Federal Highway, citing the road’s deteriorated condition and its importance as a major link between the North-East and North-West. The upper chamber also called on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to immediately undertake emergency palliative repairs on the failed sections of the highway pending its full rehabilitation. In addition, the Senate urged the Ministry of Works to commence the immediate…